Health Issue in My Community Teen Pregnancy
Data Source County Health Rankings & Roadmaps
Target Population Affected (3 characteristics) Gender: Male and Female
Age: 15-19 years of age
Students (regardless of ethnicity) at Clinton Community High School
SDOH
(identify just 1 social factor/condition that predisposes target population to health issue) Lack of comprehensive sex education in the public school setting
Recommended Policy Change Comprehensive mandatory annual sex education
Date table was emailed to Course Instructor for feedback
A. Analyze the context and scope of a SDOH in your community by doing the following:
1. Describe one SDOH that necessitates a policy change to optimize health in your community.
a. Provide data from state or local resources to support your description.
2. Describe three characteristics of the target population affected by the SDOH.
3. Identify the policy makers who will receive the policy brief (e.g., community group or individuals, including name and title).
4. Explain why the SDOH requires the policy makers’ attention.
a. Discuss the current policy for the SDOH in your community if one exists. Or discuss the effect that not having an existing policy for the SDOH has on your community.
b. Discuss the ethical implications of the current policy or the absence of an existing policy.
